5th Hydrogen Congress for Latin America & the Caribbean : H2LAC 2025

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With the support of the Inter-American Development Bank, the World Bank and ESMAP, the 5th Hydrogen Congress for Latin America and the Caribbean is the premier annual meeting for the emerging low-emission hydrogen market in the region. We are pleased to invite you to the 2025 edition, which will be held on July 15-16 in São Paulo, coinciding with Brazil’s preparations to host COP 30, further reinforcing the event’s role in developing the future of hydrogen in the region.

This year, the congress agenda will feature the participation of leading experts from the world’s leading hydrogen organizations, reaffirming the strong support for the development of the market in the region. Among the confirmed speakers are: Susana Moreira (H2Global), Gabriela Elizondo (World Bank), Daria Nochevnick (Hydrogen Council), Petra Schwager (UNIDO), Marc Schieting (KfW) and Maria Assumpció Rojo Torrent (Hydrogen Europe).

Agenda

In August 2024, President Lula Da Silva signed a comprehensive regulatory framework to accelerate the hydrogen industry in Brazil, introducing financial incentives, technological support and a certification system. The Congress, in its 5th version this 2025, will analyze its implications for project developers and international investors.

Key Topics and Sessions

• Focus on Demand (Day 2): Who are the domestic and international buyers? What are the prospects for the Brazilian low-emission hydrogen market and its export?

• Innovative Hydrogen Financing: Exploring green bonds, blended finance, public-private partnerships and global investment strategies.

• Infrastructure and Investment: Addressing infrastructure gaps in Latin America to ensure project implementation and investor confidence.

• Country Perspectives: Updates on low-emission hydrogen development in Latin America, including key policies, investment trends and projects in Colombia, Chile and Argentina.

• Green Fertilizers: Paraguay’s leadership through the Atome-Yara agreement and regional opportunities in sustainable fertilizer production.

• H2LAC Women’s Network: Strengthening collaboration and knowledge sharing among women in the regional hydrogen industry.

• IDB Annual Roundtable with Governments: Regional officials assess national progress and discuss the contributions of the private sector and development finance institutions to accelerate the sector’s growth.

• H2LAC Industry Awards: Recognition of excellence in the hydrogen sector in Latin America.

More information and registration: 5th Hydrogen Congress for Latin America and the Caribbean | H2LAC 2025.

Supported by the Inter-American Development Bank, the World Bank, and ESMAP, the^5th Hydrogen Congress for Latin America & the Caribbean is the premier annual gathering for the emerging low-carbon hydrogen hydrogen market in the region. The2025 edition will take place on July 15-16 in São Paulo, coinciding with Brazil’s preparations to host COP 30 – further elevating the event’s role in shaping the region’s hydrogen future.

This year’s agenda is reinforced by a lineup of distinguished speakers representing the world’s leading hydrogen organizations, demonstrating strong support for Latin America’s hydrogen market. Confirmed speakers include Susana Moreira (H2Global), Gabriela Elizondo (The World Bank), Daria Nochevnick (Hydrogen Council), Petra Schwager (UNIDO), Marc Schieting (KfW), and Maria Assumpció Rojo Torrent (Hydrogen Europe).

Agenda

In August 2024, President Lula Da Silva signed a sweeping regulatory framework to accelerate Brazil’s hydrogen industry, introducing financial incentives, technological support, and a certification system. The Congress 2025 will analyze its implications for international developers and investors.

Key Themes & Sessions:

• Demand-Side Focus (Day 2): Who are the local and international off-takers? What are the prospects for a Brazilian low-emission H₂ market and exports?
• Innovative Hydrogen Financing: Exploring green bonds, blended finance, public-private partnerships, and global funding strategies.
• Infrastructure & Investment: Addressing Latin America’s infrastructure gaps to secure project delivery and investor confidence.
• Country Spotlights: The latest insights on low-carbon hydrogen developments across Latin America, including key policy updates, investment trends, and projects in Colombia, Chile, and Argentina.
• Green Fertilizers: Paraguay’s leadership through the Atome-Yara agreement and regional opportunities in sustainable fertilizer production.
• H2LAC Women’s Network: Strengthening connections, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing among women in the regional hydrogen industry.
• Annual IDB Government Roundtable: Regional officials assess national progress and discuss DFI and private sector inputs needed to accelerate development.
• H2LAC Industry Awards: Recognizing excellence in Latin America’s hydrogen sector.

More information and subscriptions: 5th Hydrogen Congress for Latin America & the Caribbean | H2LAC 2025